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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It's hard to believe that we're turning our calendars to December, and the last month of 2023 — but, it also makes for a great time to consider the last year's accomplishments, and forecast goals for 2024. Be on the outlook for my office's annual Year-in-Review letter which will cover a busy year at Hennepin County and offer a look at how we will continue to build a more equitable, thriving, resilient community for all in the year ahead.
In addition to stories from our community, grant opportunities, home valuation tax information, and details on vaccination options, below you'll find more information on 2024 Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) positions. Take a look, and please don't hesitate to follow up with my office with questions on serving as an appointee on any of the 30 positions the board will fill.
Have a wonderful end of the year!
My best,
The Hennepin County Board is recruiting volunteers for 30 advisory board positions.
Each fall, the board accepts applications from residents interested in volunteer service positions on advisory boards, commissions, councils and special task forces. Appointees advise commissioners and help set policy on a variety of topics including mental health, economic support and development, workforce and employment opportunities, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and so much more.
Deadline to apply is December 29. Appointments will be made in the first quarter of 2024.
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Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
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Community Action Partnership
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Capital Budgeting Task Force
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County Extension U of M
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Human Resources Board
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Library Board
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Mental Commitment Attorney Panel
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Racial Equity Advisory Council
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board
Hennepin County held a celebration in honor of individuals who have successfully completed probation. Their success stories – in their own words – are featured in a new Government Center exhibit called “A Journey to Success,” which will display the stories of probation clients on a rolling basis.
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation created the Journey to Success project to showcase the accomplishments of our probation and supervision clients and to share positive stories about the criminal justice system. The county is grateful and proud to have been a part of their journey. Their perseverance and achievement will no doubt inspire others.
Local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, institutions, and businesses in Hennepin County can apply now for funding to implement projects that prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Grant funding can be used to address pathways of aquatic invasive species introduction, provide education, promote behavior change, implement early detection and rapid response efforts, and pursue other ideas that prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19. October is a great time to get both flu and COVID-19 shots.
Flu and COVID-19 shots are safe and effective at reducing your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death by providing immune protection that lasts several months. You can get both shots at the same time.
Property values are one factor affecting property taxes owed for an individual property. The Assessor's Office assesses your property and estimates the value it would likely sell for on the open market, which is one factor used in determining your property tax. In some municipalities the city assessor, rather than the county, determines property values.
Contact the assessor’s office.
Find out more about property taxes.
Contact us
Marion Greene
Commissioner, 3rd District
612-348-7883
Elie Farhat
Principal Aide
612-348-7125
Laura Hoffman
District Aide
612-348-0863
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